In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1A to discuss personnel matters.
PRESENTATION OF 2 BID CALENDAR ITEMS
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff would like to inform the Board of Education of Frederick County of upcoming bid solicitations.
Bid 16M7, Paint and Supplies
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of paint and related supply items for the Maintenance Department.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Bill Meekins, CPPB, CPCP, Buyer Specialist
William Kosola, Paint Shop Lead
RFP 16MISC5, Installation of Data Network Cabling
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract with qualified contractor(s) to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, and any incidentals necessary for low voltage installations of data and video equipment for a complete and finished project.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Chris Bohner, Supervisor of IT Infrastructure and Security, Technology Infrastructure
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to establish a contract with a licensed security agency to provide unarmed security guard services. The selected agency will provide security guards to monitor and control access to Frederick County Public School construction and renovation projects.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Buyer Specialist
Roger Fritz, Director of Construction Management
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to qualify and select a minimum of two licensed commercial contractors to perform emergency remediation and restoration services for water, mold, fire, and disaster damage.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Buyer Specialist
Laura Olsen, Environmental Health and Safety Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of propane gas to various Frederick County Public Schools locations.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Buyer Specialist
Charlie Dalphon, Energy/Utility Services Coordinator
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends rejection by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation was to establish a contract for the replacement of a 1992, 165-ton Trane air cooled chiller and associated pumps that have exceeded their life expectancy with a more efficient unit that will use a non- chlorofluorocarbons refrigerant at Twin Ridge Elementary School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Thomas Mulligan, Project Manager III
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached bid and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to establish a contract for the replacement of two 1974 steel tube steam boilers with new boilers at Yellow Springs Elementary School.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Vernon Beals, Project Manager III
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached bid and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is to establish a unit price contract to repair and/or replace roof sections on any building in the Frederick County Public School system.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Gary Barkdoll, Manager of Maintenance Projects and Grounds Maintenance Department
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached proposal and recommends rejection by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation was to establish a request of proposals from professional consultants to perform constructability plan and specification review services.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Bradley Ahalt, Senior Project Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached contract renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is for the renewal of Type II school buses (22 passenger) for the 2016-2017 school year.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Miskell, Assistant Purchasing Manager
Mark Maggitti, Fleet Maintenance Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Staff has reviewed the attached contract renewal and recommends approval by the Board of Education of Frederick County.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: This recommendation is for the renewal of the contract for floor and carpet equipment.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Billie Laughland, Buyer Specialist
John Carnahan, Custodial Services Manager
SUBMITTED BY:
Stephen P. Starmer, C.P.M., Purchasing Manager
Leslie R. Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Board of Education charge to the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC).
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: At the August 26, 2015 Board of Education meeting, the Board charged the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) with studying communication in Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) in a number of ways, and asked the Council to report back at the December 16 Board meeting. Since then, the Council has met three times and has completed work on one point of the charge and developed a plan to complete the work which remains.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kyle Bostian, CAC Chair
SUBMITTED BY:
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: An application was received by Frederick County Public Schools on October 6, 2015 requesting that the Urbana High School (UHS) baseball field be named Dillon Papier Field.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In accordance with Regulation 100-6 Naming Rights of Board Facilities, an application was submitted by Michael Frownfelter, head baseball coach for UHS. Dillon Papier is currently a seventh grader at Urbana Middle School, who was diagnosed in 2005 with Niemann-Pick Disease, a rare and fatal syndrome with only 500 cases worldwide (see backup 1). One of Dillon’s primary passions in life is baseball, and it has been requested to name the UHS baseball field Dillon Papier Field. Pursuant to the regulation, a UHS committee was formed and convened on October 23, 2015 to review the request. There was consensus to move the request forward for approval of the Board of Education of Frederick County (BOE).
If approved, a sign will be placed on top of the baseball field scoreboard. The cost will be approximately $200-500 and fully funded by the UHS baseball program (see attachment 2).
PROCESS STATEMENT: A FindOutFirst was sent on October 27, 2015 to the Urbana community (nearly 5,200 subscribers) as well as a press release to solicit public comment via email through December 4. Board Policy 201.3 states “if there is considerable support within the community, the board may consider a request to name a portion of the building or grounds.” As of December 4, 2015, 135 people submitted email comments. Copies of the email comments may be made available to BOE members upon request. An overwhelming majority (97%) are in favor naming the UHS baseball field as Dillon Papier Field. Staff recommends the BOE approve this naming rights request.
PRESENTER & TITLE: Ray Barnes, FCPS Chief Operating Officer
SUBMITTED BY: Ray Barnes, FCPS Chief Operating Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
FIRST READING
In accordance with the Board of Education’s direction to review its policies in the 100 series which have not been reviewed in two years, the following sections of Policy 100 Governance of the School System are presented for information and discussion by the Board. (backup1)
Regulation 100-03 Orientation Procedures for Board of Education Candidates is also attached. (backup2)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
100.6 Master Plan, Accountability and Continuous Improvement
100.7 NSBA Code of Ethics
100.8 Code of Conduct
100.9 Orientation Procedures for Board of Education Candidates
PROCESS STATEMENT:
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire - Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire – Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
THIRD READING
Policy 440 Charter Schools is presented for discussion by the Board of Education.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
On October 28, 2015 (first reading) and November 18, 2015 (second reading), the Board reviewed recommended changes to Policy 440. At the Board’s request, the attached revisions to Policy 440 are now presented for the Board’s third reading for discussion and review. Specific revisions have been incorporated regarding the definition of an eligible public charter school (page 2) and “N - Eligible Public Charter School Exemptions” (page 9). The other remaining section for review is “K – Length of Contract” (page 8).
Senate Bill 595 known as the Public Charter School Improvement Act of 2015 is attached. (backup2) FCPS Regulation 400-90 Charter School Renewal Program Review is also attached with proposed changes. (backup3)
PROCESS STATEMENT:
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire - Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
Keith Harris – Instructional Director - Charter Schools
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire – Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant to support students at Monocacy Elementary School and Monocacy Middle School.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In January 2014, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) awarded Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) a three-year, 21st CCLC grant to operate summer programs at Monocacy Elementary School and Monocacy Middle School. Summer programs were offered in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The goal of the project, Fun Academics in the Summer Time #1 (FAST1), was to prevent summer learning loss in at least 80% of program participants. Change in Global Scholar scores from spring to fall of the program year were used to measure program impact. Evaluation findings show that the goal was surpassed (see table, below). Over the three-year grant period, a total of 350 students were served.
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Change in Global Scholar Scores, Three-Year Average % Students Who Maintained or Increased Scores |
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Math |
Reading |
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Monocacy Elementary |
87% |
92% |
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Monocacy Middle |
86% |
87% |
Based on this success, MSDE has awarded FCPS another three-year, 21st CCLC grant to continue operating the FAST1 program at Monocacy Elementary and Monocacy Middle Schools. Year 1 (summer 2016) has been funded by MSDE at $314,713.
Grant funds would be used to operate a five-week summer program at the two schools, with 60 students being served at each site. In addition, another 20 rising 9th grade students would be served, bringing the total number of students served to 140. Rising 9th grade students, who would be attending Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in fall 2016, would be enrolled in the course, “Money, Finance and Economics.” The course would be taught by a member of the Gov. Thomas Johnson High faculty and would allow participating 9th grade students to connect with high school teachers before they begin their high school journey. Upon successful course completion, these students would earn one high school credit and satisfy Maryland’s financial literacy graduation requirement.
If approved by the Board of Education, grant funds would be used to:
Community-based partners would provide comprehensive enrichment activities to students. Partners include the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County (site supervision, staffing), FC Frederick (soccer), Maryland Ensemble Theatre (drama), Maryland Science Olympiad (hands-on science, technology, and engineering), Teamlink (youth development), YMCA of Frederick County (sports, fitness, dance), and Young Rembrandts (art). Grant funds would be used to support the work of these partners, as well as provide a school nurse through our partnership with the Frederick County Health Department.
During the summer, breakfast and lunch would be provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Program. Meals would be facilitated by the FCPS Department of Food and Nutrition Services.
Acceptance of this grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. The listed in-kind contributions detailed in the budget are an estimate of already existing local expenditures and are used to demonstrate FCPS’ commitment to FAST1.
Staff recommends approval of this grant.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Keith Harris, Director of Schools
Doreen Bass, Grants Coordinator
SUBMITTED BY:
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration & Leadership
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a $69,000 grant to Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) from the Maryland State Department of Education to support systemic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: FCPS would transform fifth grade science classes into integrated STEM-centric learning environments through best practices in science and STEM education. New curriculum is currently being written by a cadre of FCPS teachers that will be piloted in science classrooms. The curriculum writing is funded by FCPS. The new curriculum will fully implement Maryland STEM Standards of Practice and be aligned with the Maryland Science Standards.
Initial training on the new curriculum will be provided on an FCPS professional learning day in February 2016 and continue into the 2016-2017 school year. MSDE grant funds would be used to purchase materials necessary to support the new curriculum.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Day, STEM Coordinator, PreK-12
Kimberly Mazaleski, Ed.D., Elementary Science Curriculum Specialist
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Innovation
Michael Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a $38,600 grant from the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association (MDA) for equipment and supplies to increase milk consumption.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: MDA is offering Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) the opportunity to become involved in a grant program whereby MDA grants the school funding to facilitate the promotion of plastic bottles of milk to increase milk consumption, as well as to support the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Grant funds would be used to purchase 550 insulated cooler bags and 20 portable carts that will assist in the transport of breakfast items for Maryland Meals for Achievement classroom breakfast schools. Grant funds will also be used to purchase 2 milk coolers, which would replace original equipment.
Acceptance of this grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. Please see attached Memorandum of Agreement between Frederick County Public Schools and Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. Staff recommends approval of this grant.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Robert Kelly, Senior Manager, Food and Nutrition Services
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To provide a summary of the impact of the increase to class size at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: For the 2015-2016 school year, the class size ratio was increased by one student at each elementary, middle and high school. Prior to the increase, the elementary class size ratio was calculated at one teacher per 23.8 students for first through fifth grades. With the increase to class size, the ratio rose to one teacher per 24.8 students. For kindergarten, the ratio that was previously calculated at one teacher to 22 students subsequently grew to a ratio of one teacher to 23 students.
The calculations for the secondary level are determined using a different formula. The formulas for middle and high school look different as they allow for teacher planning time. At the middle school level, the formula to determine the number of teachers per school was the school enrollment/24.8/.746. With the increase in class size, the formula is now the school enrollment/25.8/.746. High school was calculated using school enrollment/22.51/.9. The increase in class size changed the high school formula to school enrollment/23.51/.9.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration and Leadership
SUBMITTED BY:
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration and Leadership
The video taped Pledge of Allegiance is being recited by the Middletown Primary School Challenges class under the direction of Mrs. Jacqueline Grimm.
Followed by a music video entitled, "Sweet Music" performed by the 4th and 5th grade Chorus from Ballenger Creek Elementary School under the direction of Sarah Alderman and Jocelyn Barker. Please stand for the Pledge.
In accordance with Maryland’s Open Meetings Act, General Provisions Article § 3-305(b),(1), the Board will meet in Closed Session at 1:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1A to discuss personnel matters.
The Board welcomes and encourages public comment. With the exception of confidential and personnel related matters, individuals may speak about matters relating to the school system. If individuals have specific concerns relating to the actions of staff members, such concerns may be communicated to the superintendent who will address the concern with the appropriate staff or if the concern is about the superintendent an individual may share that concern with the Board through written or private verbal communication.
If you are speaking as an individual you have up to 3 minutes and I ask that when the buzzer goes off that you complete your thoughts. On behalf of an organization you have up to 5 minutes.
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To celebrate National Computer Science Education Week
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: Students and faculty from Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) join others across the nation to celebrate National Computer Science Education Week. Computer science drives job growth and innovation throughout our economy and society. Computing occupations make up two-thirds of all projected new jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields, making computer science one of the most in-demand college degrees.
PROCESS STATEMENT: National Computer Science Education Week showcases computer science across the country. FCPS students will participate in “Hour of Code” events. This exposure to computational thinking will help students gain a better understanding of how computer science is used in virtually every field.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S): Eric Haines, Coordinator, Career and Technology Education
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin S. Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To receive Board approval of recently displayed textbooks.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The textbooks listed on the attached memorandum were on public display at the C. Burr Arts Public Library and Frederick County Public Schools Central Office Building at 1291 South East Street, from November 2-7, 2015.
PROCESS STATEMENT: FCPS Regulation 500-38, "D. Approval of textbooks intended for instructional use with students must be approved by the Board prior to purchase."
PRESENTER(S)/TITLES(S): N/A
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: Board approval of Quarterly Agenda.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: At the January 14, 2015 meeting the Board voted to adopt the new quarterly agenda process and instituted a new process for submitting requests for future agenda items.
PROCESS STATEMENT: To provide quarterly agendas that will be posted on Board Docs at each Board meeting. This process will enable the public and staff to plan for upcoming Board meetings. The quarterly agenda is a dynamic document that will be revised as needed to accommodate time sensitive business items and items requested using the form adopted for the Board.
The January - March 2016 Quarterly Agenda is attached for board approval.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Mr. Young, Board President
SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Young, Board President
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
In accordance with the Board of Education’s direction to review its policies in the 100 series which have not been reviewed in two years, the following sections of Policy 100 Governance of the School System were presented for information and discussion by the Board on September 9, 2015. The Board’s recommended changes to these sections of Policy 100 are attached and presented for Board action. (backup1)
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
100.1 Responsibilities
100.2 Mission of the Board of Education of Frederick County
100.3 Mission of the Frederick County Public School System
100.4 Vision for the School System
100.5 Goals for the School System
PROCESS STATEMENT:
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire - Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
SUBMITTED BY:
Jamie R. Cannon, Esquire – Chief of Staff and Legal Counsel
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant to support students at Monocacy Elementary School and Monocacy Middle School.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: In January 2014, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) awarded Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) a three-year, 21st CCLC grant to operate summer programs at Monocacy Elementary School and Monocacy Middle School. Summer programs were offered in 2013, 2014 and 2015. The goal of the project, Fun Academics in the Summer Time #1 (FAST1), was to prevent summer learning loss in at least 80% of program participants. Change in Global Scholar scores from spring to fall of the program year were used to measure program impact. Evaluation findings show that the goal was surpassed (see table, below). Over the three-year grant period, a total of 350 students were served.
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Change in Global Scholar Scores, Three-Year Average % Students Who Maintained or Increased Scores |
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|
|
Math |
Reading |
|
Monocacy Elementary |
87% |
92% |
|
Monocacy Middle |
86% |
87% |
Based on this success, MSDE has awarded FCPS another three-year, 21st CCLC grant to continue operating the FAST1 program at Monocacy Elementary and Monocacy Middle Schools. Year 1 (summer 2016) has been funded by MSDE at $314,713.
Grant funds would be used to operate a five-week summer program at the two schools, with 60 students being served at each site. In addition, another 20 rising 9th grade students would be served, bringing the total number of students served to 140. Rising 9th grade students, who would be attending Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in fall 2016, would be enrolled in the course, “Money, Finance and Economics.” The course would be taught by a member of the Gov. Thomas Johnson High faculty and would allow participating 9th grade students to connect with high school teachers before they begin their high school journey. Upon successful course completion, these students would earn one high school credit and satisfy Maryland’s financial literacy graduation requirement.
If approved by the Board of Education, grant funds would be used to:
Community-based partners would provide comprehensive enrichment activities to students. Partners include the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County (site supervision, staffing), FC Frederick (soccer), Maryland Ensemble Theatre (drama), Maryland Science Olympiad (hands-on science, technology, and engineering), Teamlink (youth development), YMCA of Frederick County (sports, fitness, dance), and Young Rembrandts (art). Grant funds would be used to support the work of these partners, as well as provide a school nurse through our partnership with the Frederick County Health Department.
During the summer, breakfast and lunch would be provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Meals Program. Meals would be facilitated by the FCPS Department of Food and Nutrition Services.
Acceptance of this grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. The listed in-kind contributions detailed in the budget are an estimate of already existing local expenditures and are used to demonstrate FCPS’ commitment to FAST1.
Staff recommends approval of this grant.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Keith Harris, Director of Schools
Doreen Bass, Grants Coordinator
SUBMITTED BY:
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration & Leadership
Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a $69,000 grant to Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) from the Maryland State Department of Education to support systemic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: FCPS would transform fifth grade science classes into integrated STEM-centric learning environments through best practices in science and STEM education. New curriculum is currently being written by a cadre of FCPS teachers that will be piloted in science classrooms. The curriculum writing is funded by FCPS. The new curriculum will fully implement Maryland STEM Standards of Practice and be aligned with the Maryland Science Standards.
Initial training on the new curriculum will be provided on an FCPS professional learning day in February 2016 and continue into the 2016-2017 school year. MSDE grant funds would be used to purchase materials necessary to support the new curriculum.
PROCESS STATEMENT: N/A
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Kim Day, STEM Coordinator, PreK-12
Kimberly Mazaleski, Ed.D., Elementary Science Curriculum Specialist
SUBMITTED BY:
Kevin Cuppett, Ed.D., Executive Director, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & Innovation
Michael Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter School (CCMPCS) is in its fourth year of operation and its current charter contract ends on June 30, 2016. In accordance with Board of Education (Board) Policy 440, it is now subject to a renewal decision of the Board for a successor charter agreement.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY:
At the November 18, 2015 Board meeting, the Superintendent, Dr. Theresa Alban, presented her recommendation regarding the renewal of the CCMPCS charter. That November 18, 2015 Board item and applicable documents can be accessed on BoardDocs: http://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/fcps/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=A46TAX7084E0
As a result of that discussion and specific questions raised by the Board, Monocacy Montessori Communities, Inc. (MMCI) provided the attached response and documentation for the Board to review:
1. December 3, 2015 letter from MMCI attaching two CCMPCS charter amendment requests. (backup1)
2. December 2, 2015 MMCI Response to Superintendent’s Charter Renewal Program Review. (backup2)
3. August 31, 2015 Waiver Application pursuant to Regulation 500-36. (backup3)
This evening representatives from CCMPCS will be available to respond to any additional questions that Board members may have. Dr. Harris and Dr. Alban also will be available to respond to specific questions prior to the Board taking action on the Superintendent’s recommendation.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Dr. Theresa Alban – Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Keith Harris – Instructional Director - Charter Schools
SUBMITTED BY:
Dr. Theresa Alban – Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Keith Harris – Instructional Director - Charter Schools
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: The Calendar Committee seeks approval from the Board for the 2016-2017 academic school year calendar.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: The Board of Education has charged the Calendar Committee with developing a 2016-2017 school year academic calendar. The Calendar Committee is comprised of FCPS staff, parents, a student member, PTSA, FASSE, FCASA, and FCTA representatives.
PROCESS STATEMENT: The Calendar Committee presented a draft calendar of the 2016-2017 academic school year to the Board on November 4, 2015. The Board requested that the Committee seek input from the community via the FCPS website. During the month of November, input from the community was gathered and shared with the Board. The Committee asks that the Board consider the feedback, make any changes to the calendar that are needed and approve the 2016-2017 academic school year calendar.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration and Leadership, Committee Co-chair
Julie Marker, Parent Representative, Committee Co-chair
SUBMITTED BY: Tracey Lucas, Executive Director of School Administration and Leadership
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To share the results of the 2015 Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) performance data for English/language arts and math grades 3 through 8, Algebra I and II, and English 10.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: During the 2014-15 school year, FCPS students in grades 3-8 in English/language arts and math, Algebra I, English 10, and Algebra II took the state’s PARCC test. This was the first time the test was administered to meet the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Standard setting was conducted across the consortium in the summer of 2015 and scores have been reported by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Local system data for high schools were shared on the state’s public website on November 5, 2015. Elementary and middle School data were released on the state’s public website on December 8, 2015. High school students who took the test last year did not have to pass it to meet their assessment graduation requirement. MSDE has not yet determined proficiency on this test for accountability reporting or assessment graduation requirements. The data includes first-time test takers and includes only those students who took both the Performance Based Assessment (PBA) and End of Year (EOY) assessments.
PROCESS STATEMENT: The Board of Education, school-based leaders, and central leadership have received Algebra I, English 10 and Algebra II PARCC data, as well as English/language arts and math for grades 3-8. Performance is reported for the 2014-15 school year.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Jamie Aliveto, Director, System Accountability & School Improvement
Deborah Gilmartin, Coordinator, Testing and Accountability
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Markoe, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent
PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION: To seek Board of Education approval of a $38,600 grant from the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association (MDA) for equipment and supplies to increase milk consumption.
BACKGROUND/SUMMARY: MDA is offering Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) the opportunity to become involved in a grant program whereby MDA grants the school funding to facilitate the promotion of plastic bottles of milk to increase milk consumption, as well as to support the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Grant funds would be used to purchase 550 insulated cooler bags and 20 portable carts that will assist in the transport of breakfast items for Maryland Meals for Achievement classroom breakfast schools. Grant funds will also be used to purchase 2 milk coolers, which would replace original equipment.
Acceptance of this grant does not obligate FCPS to expend additional local resources. Please see attached Memorandum of Agreement between Frederick County Public Schools and Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. Staff recommends approval of this grant.
PRESENTER(S) & TITLE(S):
Robert Kelly, Senior Manager, Food and Nutrition Services
SUBMITTED BY:
Leslie Pellegrino, Chief Financial Officer
At MABE's Legislative Committee meeting on Monday, December 14, 2015, Dr. David Lever, Executive Director, Maryland Public School Construction Program, provided a comprehensive overview of the school construction environment today. He talked extensively about construction cost drivers since 2014, as well as touched on the various models and innovations being explored around the state currently.
The document attached was presented by Dr. Lever at County Executive Gardner's Rountable on School Construction in Frederick County, November 19, 2015. While not presented at the MABE Legislative Committee meeting, it outlines the same information shared with MABE.
Submitted by: Joy Schaefer, Board Member